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Elma Mendoza

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Looking to obtain a position of responsibility where there is room for advancement. I am an enthusiastic client services professional with strong background directly interfacing with industry customers. Well-versed in products, services and consumer trends. Dependable achiever committed to holding highest ethical standards and maintaining customer trust. Also a dedicated Customer Service Specialist providing skills to prioritize and multi-task in fast-paced working environment. Successfully works as part of team to reach personal and business goals. Known for successfully handling escalated customer support issues.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Specialist

YRC Freight Corporation
05.2013 - 07.2023

· Developed ability to work in a fast-paced atmosphere

· Maintained excellent customer relations and developed customer rapport

  • Improved customer service wait times to mitigate complaints.
  • Set up and activated customer accounts.
  • Responded to customer emails with accurate product and service information.
  • Consulted with customers to resolve service and billing issues.
  • Used proven techniques to de-escalate angry customers during telephone interactions.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Office Coordinator

Quality Care Home Health Services LLC
01.2004 - 04.2013
  • Managed office inventory and placed new supply orders.
  • Created and maintained filing systems, both paper and electronic.
  • Instructed new hires on administrative procedures and company policies, closely checking work to verify performance.
  • Organized workloads to streamline tasks and efficiently oversee day-to-day operations under tight deadlines.
  • Completed benefits paperwork, processed employee incident reports and performed data entry tasks to maximize team productivity.
  • Compiled data, tracked changes, and created reports in Excel spreadsheets.
  • Discussed job performance problems with employees, identifying causes and issues to find solutions.
  • Researched and prepared reports required by management or governmental agencies.

Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant

Sanchez Financial Service/ Money Concepts
07.2007 - 08.2008
  • Participated in special projects related to process improvements within the aroperations.
  • Coordinated marketing events for showcasing product and service offerings.
  • Planned and facilitated meetings to share marketing plans and explain future business goals.
  • Delivered marketing strategy updates to upper-level management.
  • Coordinated with design teams to develop creative materials such as brochures, flyers, and advertisements.
  • Updated databases with customer information collected from various sources.
  • Organized events such as conferences, trade shows, seminars, and webinars.
  • Monitored accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
  • Recorded debit, credit and account transactions in computer spreadsheets and databases.

Manager on Duty/Night Auditor

Days Inn & Suite
08.2006 - 04.2008
  • Trained new employees on job duties and company policies.
  • Responded to customer questions regarding products, prices and availability.
  • Kept records of room availability and guest accounts, manually or using computers.
  • Computed bills, collected payments and made change for guests.
  • Performed nightly audits of all cashiering staff by verifying accuracy of shift paperwork and balancing accounts.
  • Documented wake-up requests and set up automatic calls in system.
  • Input and confirmed reservations for guests.
  • Checked auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
  • Responded to customer inquiries regarding hotel services, reservations, directions.
  • Issued room keys and escort instructions to bellhops.
  • Advised housekeeping staff of rooms vacated and ready for cleaning.

Education

Office Management - Office Supervision and Management

Mesa Training Center
Laredo, TX
01.1993

Office Procedures Specialist - Medical Office

C.B.M. Education Center
Laredo, TX
09.1985

G.E.D. - GED

Laredo Junior College
Laredo, TX
05.1979

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Laredo Community College
Laredo, TX

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Quick Books
  • Power Point
  • WordPerfect/Excel
  • Mainframe
  • Sales Force
  • Office Procedures
  • Notary Public Seal
  • Accounting
  • Customer Service
  • Payroll
  • Management Skills
  • Telephone Etiquette
  • Scheduling
  • Media Relations
  • Event Planning
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Project Presentations
  • Planning and Coordinating
  • Call Centers
  • Dispatch Skills
  • Customer Relations
  • Problem Resolution
  • Good Communication Skills
  • Report Generation
  • Financial Research
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Account Auditing

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Professional

Timeline

Customer Service Specialist

YRC Freight Corporation
05.2013 - 07.2023

Bookkeeper/ Administrative Assistant

Sanchez Financial Service/ Money Concepts
07.2007 - 08.2008

Manager on Duty/Night Auditor

Days Inn & Suite
08.2006 - 04.2008

Office Coordinator

Quality Care Home Health Services LLC
01.2004 - 04.2013

Office Management - Office Supervision and Management

Mesa Training Center

Office Procedures Specialist - Medical Office

C.B.M. Education Center

G.E.D. - GED

Laredo Junior College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

Laredo Community College
Elma Mendoza